Overview
- The Callao appeals court replaced 24 months of preventive detention with supervised release that also bars contact with co-defendants and restricts media statements, with the bond due within 10 days.
- Authorities say Castillo’s whereabouts remain unknown, and officials indicated he cannot reassume the regional post from February 2 while the investigation continues.
- Prosecutors allege Castillo led the network “Los Socios del Callao,” steering more than 60 public contracts in 2023 and causing state losses exceeding S/1.4 million.
- The case followed a December sweep of 27 raids and a January 12 order for 24 months of pretrial detention with a search and capture mandate after Castillo was not found.
- The court also lifted preventive detention for César Edilberto Arango Huaringa, who will face proceedings under the same restricted appearance measures.